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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Lymphoma therapy linked to sterile hemorrhagic cystitis, study finds
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide may be linked to the development of sterile hemorrhagic cystitis in dogs undergoing lymphoma treatment. Younger dogs, who tended to receive higher doses of the drug, had a greater frequency of SHC than older dogs, according to the study results. The researchers suggest routine urine analysis in patients receiving cyclophosphamide to detect subclinical SHC and institute preventative measures such as adding anti-inflammatory drugs or stopping chemotherapy. News-Medical.Net/medwireNews (11/8)      - Fish clicks and pops reinforce social status
Clownfish make audible clicks and pops to reinforce social standing, according to new research. Clicks are directed up the social ladder while pops are reserved for those lower in the clownfish social scene. "Sound could be an interesting strategy for preventing conflict between group members," according to one of the researchers. LiveScience.com (11/7)  | What can the cloud do for your healthcare practice?
Learn how a web-based -or "cloud"- solution can help you comply with HIPAA privacy and security standards, and give your employees access to medical information whether they are in or out of the office. Read the Guide to the Cloud for Healthcare to learn more. |
 - Baboon and stray kitten become unlikely friends
After a stray kitten wandered into a baboon's enclosure at a petting zoo in Israel, the kitten wouldn't leave and the baboon appears to have adopted it, treating it like a baby. So far, the pair are mostly compatible, but staff have observed the baboon stealing the kitten's food and may separate them if the habit continues. ABC News (11/8) - Student's class project makes dog an Internet star
In an effort to create a marketing project for a class that would get at least 1,000 page views, University of Texas student Charli Kilpatrick created a video of her dog standing in as a human getting dressed, eating breakfast and more. The video has netted more than 1.4 million views since mid-October. ABC News (11/8)  | Avoid these 7 project portfolio pitfalls
Do projects seem to appear out of nowhere? Do you find yourself scrambling to pull together reports for executives? Download this free guide and learn about several project portfolio management pitfalls and how AtTask can help you avoid them. Get the guide now. |
 | Around the Office | |  | | - Advice for paying quarterly estimated taxes
Even part-time business owners might be required to pay quarterly estimated taxes. Entrepreneurs with adjusted gross income of less than $150,000 can avoid penalties by submitting payments equal to the past year's, according to New York tax attorney Julian Block. "Even if you fail to calculate how high your income is going to be, if you pay in a certain amount, you are assured you won't be subject to any penalties," he explains. Intuit Small Business Blog (11/8) | Association News | | | | - Job searching, made easier
Looking for a new job, or a new employee? AVMA's Veterinary Career Center brings employers and job seekers the best searching and matching experience available. Here you will find the tools you need to target the perfect job or applicant, drawing from our expanded database open to all positions in the veterinary field, including the entire veterinary clinic staff. Visit the AVMA Veterinary Career Center.
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